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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 30 35 28 28 121
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 27 45 22 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Magic survived the Pistons 121-118. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.