Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons fended off the Magic 124-118. Pistons' offense had its way with the Magic. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.