Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 116-84. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.