Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Lakers 114-92. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.