Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 19 | 22 | 31 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic squeaked past the Pistons 105-101. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.