Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Celtics 115-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.