Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Magic 109-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.