Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 36 | 38 | 19 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Pistons 117-109. Magic's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.