Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 37 | 23 | 17 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Lakers 98-97. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.