Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Pistons 96-92. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.