Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Orlando MagicMagic
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic pulled away from the Pistons 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · 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.