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Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 16 22 21 27 86
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 31 11 27 96

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers pulled away from the Celtics 96-86. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.