Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 18 | 29 | 20 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Lakers 117-102. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.