Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 113 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics stunned the Kings 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.