Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Magic 122-114. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.