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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 38 33 23 25 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 30 33 28 117

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Wizards survived the Lakers 119-117. Wizards' offense had its way with the Lakers. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. 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.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.