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.