Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
77
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 10 | 24 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Magic 89-77. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.