Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 38 | 26 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 44 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 113-112. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.