Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Clippers 112-111. Celtics' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.