Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 5 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Lakers 90-87. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.