Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 30 | 36 | 17 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons squeaked past the Magic 123-119. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.