Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 78 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic rolled past the Pistons 115-78. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.