Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Clippers 122-87. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.