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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
130
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 31 31 32 36 130
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 23 25 27 107

After Action Report

The Wizards buried the Lakers 130-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.