Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 19 | 33 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Lakers 118-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.