Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 24 | 28 | 37 | 128 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 22 | 34 | 42 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Magic 128-127. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.