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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 30 31 28 24 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 31 30 32 118

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Wizards 118-113. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.