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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 29 19 30 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 34 25 28 110

After Action Report

The Celtics snuck past the Lakers 111-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

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