Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 36 | 22 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 108-105. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.