Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Celtics 101-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.