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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 25 28 27 108
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 29 27 32 111

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Celtics 111-108. Lakers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.