Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Clippers 118-110. Celtics torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.