Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Clippers 118-116. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.