Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 27 | 39 | 32 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Lakers 118-95. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.