Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Celtics 112-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.