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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 21 18 28 88
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 25 16 28 89

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 89-88. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.