Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Lakers 117-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.