Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Celtics 109-95. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.