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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 42 24 28 120
Los Angeles LakersLakers 16 32 31 33 112

After Action Report

The Celtics fended off the Lakers 120-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.