Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Celtics 116-115. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.