Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Lakers 107-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.