Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Magic outlasted the Lakers 106-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.