Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 120-115. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's 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.