Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Celtics 105-95. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.