Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Lakers 121-119. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.