Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
141
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 42 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 136 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Pistons 141-136. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.