Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 117-115. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.