Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Magic 117-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.