Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 136 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Lakers 136-133 in overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
