Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 34 | 36 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Lakers 120-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.