Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 122-89. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.