Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 33 | 24 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Kings 114-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.