Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 102-98. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.