Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Lakers 114-99. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.