Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards shocked the Lakers 122-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.