Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 116-101. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.