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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
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Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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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.