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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 35 34 33 129
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 29 29 27 116

After Action Report

The Lakers took care of the Celtics 129-116. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.