Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 37 | 34 | 25 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Lakers 126-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.