Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Lakers rolled past the Celtics 121-95. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.