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.