Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Magic 103-100. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.