Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 19 | 33 | 21 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Celtics 97-96. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.