Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 23 | 35 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 121-119. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.