Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 32 | 39 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics snuck past the Lakers 123-118. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.