Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Lakers 122-116. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.