Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 111-105. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.