Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 83 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Lakers 133-83. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.