Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 16 | 32 | 27 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 39 | 27 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Celtics 119-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.