Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 19 | 30 | 35 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Magic 108-90. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.