Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Magic 104-100. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.