Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 24 | 36 | 30 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pistons 121-103. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.