Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 35 | 32 | 38 | 138 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 27 | 32 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic blew the doors off the Pistons 138-96. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.