Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.