Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Wizards 114-108. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.