Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Lakers 130-120. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.