Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 13 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics shocked the Lakers 129-126 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.