Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 38 | 22 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Magic blew the doors off the Pistons 128-106. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.