Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 105-103. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.