Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 12 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic snuck past the Pistons 126-121 in overtime. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.