Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 26 | 31 | 40 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Clippers demolished the Celtics 126-92. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.