Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 11 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Lakers 118-80. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.