Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 23 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Magic 117-87. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.