Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Magic 112-98. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.