Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 23 | 33 | 30 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 23 | 24 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Celtics 120-113. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.