Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 31 | 36 | 39 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards buried the Lakers 134-107. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.