Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Clippers 113-112. Celtics' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.