Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 22 | 37 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 101-99. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.