Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers edged the Magic 115-107. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.