Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 17 | 34 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 104-99. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.