Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 9 | 23 | 24 | 81 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Celtics 99-81. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.