Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 36 | 19 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Lakers 113-110. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.