Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 35 | 22 | 39 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Wizards 130-97. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.