Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 10 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 12 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 125-123 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.