Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 110-108. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.