Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pistons 116-99. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Magic's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.