Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 37 | 22 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic downed the Pistons 116-103. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.