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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
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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.