Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 39 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Pistons 122-104. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.