Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Clippers 118-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.