Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 15 | 36 | 22 | 20 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Clippers 102-93. Celtics torched the Clippers on the offensive end. 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. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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.