Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 115-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.