Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 32 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Clippers 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.