Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 29 | 43 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pistons 117-100. Magic's offense had its way with the Pistons. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.