Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Lakers 105-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.