Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 35 | 23 | 26 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic squeaked past the Pistons 118-113. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.