Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
129
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 34 | 38 | 31 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Magic ran roughshod over the Lakers 129-105. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.