Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 30 | 41 | 16 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Magic 122-115. Lakers' offense had its way with the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.