Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Lakers 112-111. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.