Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 132 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 16 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Wizards 132-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.