Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons survived the Magic 112-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.