Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Lakers 99-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.