Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Celtics 118-117 in overtime. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.