Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons edged the Magic 120-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.