Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 22 | 27 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics downed the Lakers 124-112. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.