Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 28 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 28 | 13 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Magic 97-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.