Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 30 | 20 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Clippers 110-104. Celtics' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.