Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Lakers 118-88. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.