Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 34 | 26 | 40 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Pistons 126-119. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.