Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 31 | 29 | 35 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 38 | 26 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Wizards 132-127. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.