Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 43 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Magic snuck past the Lakers 122-118. Magic torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.