Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 37 | 25 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Wizards 124-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.