Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Clippers 108-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.