Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Boston CelticsCeltics
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Celtics 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.