Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 132 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Lakers 132-86. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.