Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 26 | 15 | 21 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Clippers 124-88. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.