Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 30 | 37 | 20 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Lakers 108-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.