Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Lakers 119-103. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.