Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Clippers 123-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.