Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 27 | 18 | 26 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 121-105. Pistons' starting five clicked while the Magic looked disjointed. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.