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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 26 28 30 12 120
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 32 26 28 4 112

After Action Report

The Clippers fended off the Celtics 120-112 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.