Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Lakers 116-96. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.