Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic survived the Pistons 111-110. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.