Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 91 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 23 | 35 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Lakers 101-91. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.