Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 38 | 30 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Celtics 104-86. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.