Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 41 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Magic 131-130. Pistons' offense had its way with the Magic. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.