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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 29 23 29 105
Orlando MagicMagic 27 23 35 27 112

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Pistons 112-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.