Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Celtics 112-98. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- 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.