Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Lakers 118-100. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.