Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Magic 116-105. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.