Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Pistons 111-98. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.