Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 20 | 28 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.