Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Magic 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.