Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Clippers 117-113 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.