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Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 29 24 20 99
Washington WizardsWizards 28 22 27 23 100

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Lakers 100-99. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.