Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Lakers 120-116. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.