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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 27 20 26 99
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 22 31 23 97

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Celtics 99-97. Lakers' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

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