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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
81
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 20 33 23 100
Orlando MagicMagic 27 26 6 22 81

After Action Report

The Pistons handled the Magic 100-81. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.