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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 16 23 24 23 86
Sacramento KingsKings 30 21 31 28 110

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Celtics 110-86. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.