Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Lakers 121-85. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.