Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 39 | 21 | 37 | 31 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic outlasted the Pistons 128-120. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.