Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Pistons 108-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.