Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers buried the Celtics 126-88. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.