Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
64
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 14 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 64 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 100-64. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.