Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Magic 115-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.