SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Celtics 115-111. Lakers' positional fit overwhelmed the Celtics rotation. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.