Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 23 | 32 | 16 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Magic 109-96. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.