Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Celtics 125-120. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.