Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 90 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 26 | 37 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic buried the Pistons 125-90. 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 outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. 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.