Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 18 | 30 | 37 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 35 | 35 | 25 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 126-121. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.