Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Wizards 128-107. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.