Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Magic 110-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.