Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 21 | 32 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 37 | 28 | 14 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 110-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.