Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Magic 107-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.