Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Chemistry
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Orlando MagicMagic
101
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 109-101. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.