Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
84
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 84 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Lakers 101-84. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.