Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Magic 106-105. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.