Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Lakers 113-106. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.