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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 26 | 44 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Kings 128-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.