Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Celtics 125-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.