Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 28 | 39 | 18 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons survived the Magic 118-116. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.