Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 92 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pistons 102-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.