Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
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Detroit PistonsPistons
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 31 | 24 | 33 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 123-119. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.