Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 19 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Lakers 99-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.