Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 39 | 31 | 25 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Celtics 122-108. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.