Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Magic 104-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.