Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 32 | 27 | 41 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 117-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.