Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 41 | 30 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 32 | 28 | 15 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons rolled past the Magic 121-94. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pistons; Magic's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.