Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Lakers 114-108. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.