Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Lakers 131-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.