Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 12 | 31 | 39 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 109-106. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.