Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 88 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 22 | 33 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards blew the doors off the Lakers 121-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a 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. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.