Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 33 | 17 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Lakers 100-88. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.