Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Magic squeaked past the Lakers 128-127. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.