Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Pistons 130-98. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.