Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 12 | 132 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 132-130 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.