Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 40 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Clippers 130-113. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.