Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Celtics 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.