Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Lakers 118-106. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.