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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 32 27 28 121
Sacramento KingsKings 33 28 22 28 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Kings 121-111. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.