Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Pistons 99-97. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.