Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 17 | 29 | 19 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Celtics 101-96. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.