Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Celtics 116-111. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.