Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 29 | 32 | 47 | 143 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers rolled past the Magic 143-98. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.