Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Magic 110-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.