Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 19 | 33 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Pistons 106-97. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.