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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 22 23 27 91
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 20 28 35 115

After Action Report

The Celtics knocked off the Lakers 115-91. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.