Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons squeaked past the Magic 112-111. Pistons' offense had its way with the Magic. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.