Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic outlasted the Pistons 123-115. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.