Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 101 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons snuck past the Magic 101-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.