Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 103-96. Every possession went the Lakers way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.