Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Magic 97-85. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.