Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards held off the Lakers 103-97. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.