Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Lakers 105-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.