Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 17 | 26 | 30 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Pistons 111-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.