Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Magic 109-108. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.