Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 31 | 34 | 40 | 139 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 27 | 45 | 18 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons handled the Magic 139-120. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.