Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 111-106. Celtics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.