Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Lakers 116-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.