Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 18 | 38 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Magic 106-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.