Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 105-102. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.