Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 36 | 32 | 25 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Lakers 115-94. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.