Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons handled the Magic 104-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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.