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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.