Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Lakers 116-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.