Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 22 | 35 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Celtics 119-114. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
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.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.