Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 37 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Clippers blew the doors off the Celtics 119-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.