Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Lakers 109-82. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.