Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
141
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 31 | 37 | 33 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Lakers 141-102. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.