Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 20 | 31 | 17 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 101-97. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.