Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 24 | 22 | 45 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 131-88. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.