Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Lakers 99-90. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
