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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 31 22 22 101
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 27 25 27 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Celtics 115-101. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.