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Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 28 33 32 20 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 29 26 26 105

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Wizards held off the Lakers 113-105. Wizards torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.