Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
141
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 141 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Magic 141-101. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
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.