Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 112-108. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.