Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 21 | 40 | 30 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 122-120. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
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.