Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 14 | 22 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Lakers 92-87. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.