Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 26 | 27 | 38 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Lakers 125-104. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.