Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 31 | 44 | 30 | 138 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Lakers 138-106. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.