Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 39 | 33 | 38 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Pistons 137-103. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.