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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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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.