Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 24 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Celtics 116-104. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.