Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 20 | 31 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Kings survived the Celtics 105-100. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.