Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Celtics 117-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.