Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 113-111 in overtime. 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 veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. 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.