Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons handled the Magic 125-110. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.