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Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 22 22 26 88
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 25 24 26 22 97

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers fended off the Celtics 97-88. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.