Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Lakers 109-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.