Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 44 | 20 | 29 | 12 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Lakers 135-134 in overtime. Wizards torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.