Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Pistons 117-109. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.