Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 20 | 35 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons snuck past the Magic 104-102. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.