Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 86 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Lakers 103-86. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.