Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 93 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 23 | 19 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 98-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.