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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 20 27 30 25 102
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 32 30 21 115

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Clippers 115-102. Celtics torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.