Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 32 | 27 | 39 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic blew the doors off the Pistons 120-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.