Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Magic 109-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.