Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
71
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 10 | 30 | 12 | 71 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Pistons 110-71. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.