Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 32 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Celtics 106-97. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.