Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
141
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 141 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics demolished the Lakers 141-121. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.