Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
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Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
101
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.