Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 79 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic demolished the Pistons 107-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.