Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Kings 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.