Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 43 | 36 | 17 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pistons 123-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.