Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Clippers 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.