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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 36 28 19 33 116
Sacramento KingsKings 28 32 30 27 117

After Action Report

The Kings survived the Celtics 117-116. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.