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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 34 29 27 28 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 27 28 35 112

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Magic outlasted the Pistons 118-112. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.