Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 82 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Celtics 110-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.