Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 114-108. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.