Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics upended the Clippers 126-119. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.