Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 14 | 27 | 25 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Celtics 107-86. Lakers' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.