Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Celtics 124-96. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.