Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Magic 123-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.