Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Celtics 96-93. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.