Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 23 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 121-116. Lakers' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.