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Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 27 30 27 112
Orlando MagicMagic 26 25 32 27 110

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Magic 112-110. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.