Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Magic 112-103. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.