Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 85 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Pistons 101-85. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.