Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons demolished the Magic 120-85. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.