Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Celtics 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.