Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 29 | 20 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics upended the Clippers 120-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.