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.