Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards edged the Lakers 107-98. Every possession went the Wizards way. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.