Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 91 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic edged the Lakers 97-91. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.