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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 23 36 22 30 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 26 35 18 96

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Wizards handled the Lakers 111-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.