Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 103-102. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.