Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
133
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 41 | 39 | 24 | 29 | 133 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 25 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Magic blew the doors off the Pistons 133-112. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.