Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 35 | 19 | 25 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Wizards 134-105. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Wizards are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.