Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Pistons 110-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.