Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Pistons 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.