Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Clippers 98-82. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
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.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.