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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.