Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Magic 122-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.