Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pistons 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.