Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons pulled away from the Magic 102-92. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.