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Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers knocked off the Celtics 116-112. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.