Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 114-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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.