Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 128 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 128-122 in overtime. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.