Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 110-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.