Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 34 | 24 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 114-106. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.