Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 40 | 32 | 31 | 139 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Wizards 139-114. Lakers torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.