Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 116-114. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.