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Lakers 97, Celtics 94

Celtics go cold late in loss to Lakers

By Gary Washburn

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES - For most of the fourth quarter Sunday, the Celtics appeared to have resurrected the swagger that allowed them to close out difficult games on the road. The only thing they needed for a critical road win against a bitter rival was one more positive offensive possession.

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