Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 118 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Clippers 118-113. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.