Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Magic 115-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.