Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic squeaked past the Pistons 111-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.