Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers held off the Celtics 114-106. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.