Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 33 | 27 | 35 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Celtics 126-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.