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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
142
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 35 37 20 25 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 37 36 37 142

After Action Report

The Celtics demolished the Kings 142-117. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.