Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 31 | 34 | 21 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Wizards downed the Lakers 113-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.