Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 118-99. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.