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Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 28 30 27 29 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 27 30 31 115

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Magic 115-114. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.