Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons took care of the Magic 115-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.