Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 38 | 33 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic rolled past the Pistons 129-109. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.