Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Celtics 98-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.