Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic fended off the Pistons 119-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.