Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 121-115. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.