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Recap: Celtics throttle Kings, seize 3rd seed

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So this is what is was like to be a Nuggets fan in 1984. The Celtics rode a 46 point 1st quarter explosion to a 128-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The victory is Boston’s 4th straight and 12 out of 15. At 31-22 the C’s own 3rd place in the Eastern conference by a full-game over the Miami Heat.

This could have been easier. The Celtics stretched the lead to 20+ points in the 3rd quarter, but they allowed the Kings to creep within 5 late in the 4th. It’s hard to maintain a blowout when you turn the ball over 24 times.