Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Lakers 106-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.