Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 111-103. Every possession went the Lakers way. Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.