Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Lakers 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.