Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Magic 108-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.