Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Magic 111-100. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.