Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 105 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Clippers shocked the Celtics 106-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
