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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 31 33 35 128
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 27 29 20 107

After Action Report

The Celtics blew the doors off the Lakers 128-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.