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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 19 30 27 104
Sacramento KingsKings 28 20 30 28 106

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Celtics 106-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.