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.