Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons held off the Magic 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.