Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 8 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers snuck past the Celtics 117-114 in overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.