Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 12 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 13 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 123-122 in overtime. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.