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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 28 36 27 28 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 33 25 27 115

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Lakers 119-115. Wizards' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.