Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pistons 109-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.