Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 12 | 30 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic demolished the Pistons 111-89. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.