Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 28 | 31 | 38 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 117-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.