Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 23 | 34 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 107-105. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.