Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 36 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 121-118. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
