Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Pistons 118-110. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.