Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 13 | 27 | 35 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 113-109. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.