Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 37 | 30 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Magic 126-104. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.