Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Lakers 111-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.