Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 108 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Clippers 108-102. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.