Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
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Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 127 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 21 | 36 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Lakers took care of the Wizards 127-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.