Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 18 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics snuck past the Lakers 105-102. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · 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.