Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pistons 119-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.