Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Clippers 105-101. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Clippers' offense. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
