Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Magic 111-106. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic.
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.