Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 22 | 19 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic fended off the Pistons 103-96. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · 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.