Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 10 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 8 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 116-114 in overtime. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.