Fri Nov 12, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Magic 109-102. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.