Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 86 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 34 | 20 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic demolished the Pistons 107-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.