Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Lakers 115-96. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.