Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Lakers 97-96. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.