Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards handled the Lakers 116-100. Wizards' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.