Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Pistons 112-104. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.