Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
141
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 39 | 32 | 20 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 31 | 31 | 43 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Magic 141-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.