Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Magic 117-95. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.