Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 30 | 36 | 25 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Celtics 116-109. Lakers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.