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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 28 28 28 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 35 28 28 114

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Celtics 114-111. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.