Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 36 | 13 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 17 | 34 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic pulled away from the Pistons 115-100. Every possession went the Magic way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.