Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Magic 122-111. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.