Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Wizards 124-100. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.