Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 33 | 21 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Wizards 111-109. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.