Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Magic took care of the Lakers 119-109. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.