Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Celtics 116-103. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.