Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic knocked off the Pistons 115-106. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.