Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 19 | 28 | 41 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Clippers 119-88. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.