Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 29 | 36 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Pistons 131-106. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.