Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 29 | 35 | 36 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Lakers 126-101. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.