Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 114-109. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.