Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 41 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 113-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.