Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards knocked off the Lakers 117-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.