The Los Angeles Lakers face the Washington Wizards at home. Steven Nash, Nick Young and Jordan Hill are all expected to return tonight. Coming off a loss against the Spurs on Wednesday, the Lakers are hoping that the return of these players will translate into a win.
First Quarter
We’re over 7 minutes in and Pau Gasol has all of the Lakers 7 rebounds. — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 22, 2014
John Wall had 9 assists in that 1st Q, helping Beal get 9 points, Gortat/Booker 6 apiece and Miller 5 w/2 for Harrington. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 22, 2014
Andre Miller’s 3 before the buzzer gave Washington a 33-21 lead after the 1st Q. Gasol had 4 points, 7 boards. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2014
Second Quarter
Steve Nash is up to 5 assists in 6 minutes as Henry scores in transition. But Al Harrington counters w/a 3 to keep WAS up 40-28. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 22, 2014
Wizards lead 46-34 w/5:13 left in the half. Nash played 8 minutes before checking out, scored 2 points & dished out 5 assists. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2014
Jordan Hill leading the Lakers with 9 points and 8 boards in 14 minutes. Not bad at all for his first game back. — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 22, 2014
Third Quarter
Jordan Hill starting second half for Lakers, not Robert Sacre. Where lineup changes never stop… — KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) March 22, 2014
Nick Young bringing some quick energy, Hits a three and then sets up Pau Gasol on a fast break — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 22, 2014
And there’s another Nash assist, this one getting Meeks a transition 3 off a Meeks steal. LAL cut the once 21-point lead to 7. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 22, 2014
Fourth Quarter
It’s Nash, Meeks, Young, Kelly & Sacre on the floor to begin the 4th.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2014
Nash is headed back to the locker room. NOOOOOOOO!
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 22, 2014
Steve Nash. The Return, Part III.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) March 22, 2014
Young tangled w/ Gooden and then pushed him when he was down. Jordan Hill came in and wrapped up Gortat. No punches thrown
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 22, 2014
Flagrant-2 foul on Gooden. Technical on Jordan Hill. EJECTED. Techincal on Nick Young
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 22, 2014
FINAL: 117-107, Wizards. Nick Young & Jodie Meeks led LA w/ 21 apiece. Hill and Pau each had 14 rebounds.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 22, 2014
