Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 108-105. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.