Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Wizards 101-91. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.