Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Lakers 105-95. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.