Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 110-102. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.