Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 108 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 36 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 108-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.