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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.