Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 11 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Wizards held off the Lakers 101-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.