Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers fended off the Wizards 119-112. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.