Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 82 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Magic 98-82. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.