Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Wizards 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.