Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 23 | 36 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 17 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics took care of the Lakers 116-101. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.