Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pistons 124-115. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.