Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 102-101. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.