Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 38 | 33 | 34 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics survived the Lakers 129-126. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.