Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Lakers 112-92. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.