Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 127 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Magic 127-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.