Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Magic 111-107. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.