Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 38 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Wizards 128-104. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.