Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics squeaked past the Clippers 120-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.