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.