Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Celtics 116-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.