Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Magic 119-92. Pistons' offense had its way with the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.