Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 18 | 40 | 26 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 25 | 26 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.