Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Lakers 106-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.