Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 30 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 125-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.