Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Celtics 113-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.