Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 38 | 38 | 26 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Lakers 131-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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 · 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.