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Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 21 23 37 103
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 20 27 25 96

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Celtics held off the Clippers 103-96. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.