Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
144
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 48 | 29 | 37 | 30 | 144 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Magic 144-124. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.