Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 25 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic held off the Pistons 128-121. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.