A startlingly good batch of execution on both ends has the Los Angeles Lakers up one game to nil in 2009’s version of the NBA Finals, as Kobe Bryant’s(notes) crew trampled all over the Orlando Magic by a 100-75 score.
The team’s play through the second and third quarters offensively put the game away, but it was the all-out defensive effort that downed the Orlando Magic. Orlando was completely taken out of its screen-and-roll attack, and had little room to make adjustments with the Lakers pouring in points on the other end.
Iffy offensive decisions also factored in Orlando’s decline, as well. The team didn’t exactly seemed swept up by the Finals stage, we’ve seen their offense go into the tank like this plenty of times in 2008-09, and the team said as much following the contest. But the huge gobs of missed shots, both inside and out, in the first half did them in. By the time the final 24 rolled around, the Laker defense had stiffened, and the Magic didn’t have a chance.
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