Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Lakers 117-98. Every possession went the Wizards way. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.