Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 9 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 19 | 43 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Clippers 116-91. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Clippers rotation. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.