Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 25 | 41 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Lakers 123-117. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.