Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Magic 126-117. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.