Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 36 | 36 | 23 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Lakers 127-99. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.