Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pistons 122-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.