Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic snuck past the Pistons 116-115. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.