Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Pistons 119-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.