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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 30 26 26 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 24 22 21 102

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Lakers 114-102. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.