Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Magic 135-103. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.