Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 17 | 25 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Magic 100-96. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.