Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Lakers 113-101. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.