Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic buried the Pistons 118-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
