Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 37 | 23 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Magic 119-98. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.