Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 11 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 26 | 15 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers survived the Celtics 93-88. Lakers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.