Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Celtics 106-102. Every possession went the Lakers way. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.