Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
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Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Clippers 123-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Clippers. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.