Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Magic 108-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.