Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Celtics 117-97. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.