Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 120-116. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.