Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Magic 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.