SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 40 | 23 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics fended off the Lakers 120-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.