Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 31 | 36 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 124-123. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.