Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 33 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Lakers 103-101. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.