Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Celtics 132-126. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.