Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 10 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 116-113 in overtime. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.