Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Celtics 120-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.