Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic survived the Pistons 116-115. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.