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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 13 20 21 82
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 23 35 29 107

After Action Report

The Celtics buried the Lakers 107-82. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.