Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics snuck past the Lakers 109-108. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.