Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 119-112. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.