Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 40 | 27 | 23 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Celtics demolished the Lakers 120-98. 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 bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
