Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 37 | 37 | 29 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 14 | 24 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers buried the Celtics 121-89. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.