Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Magic 122-110. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.