Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 29 | 22 | 35 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 38 | 23 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Lakers 130-122. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.