Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Lakers 121-100. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.