Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Celtics 109-98. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.