Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers squeaked past the Celtics 102-101. Lakers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.