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