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.
