Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Magic 125-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.