Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 23 | 33 | 32 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 12 | 28 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Lakers 114-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.