Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Magic 116-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.