Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 121-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.