Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 132 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 24 | 43 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Magic 132-122. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.