Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 35 | 23 | 18 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 20 | 26 | 35 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Magic 110-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.