Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Pistons 115-81. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.