Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Kings 118-110. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.