Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 11 | 34 | 29 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Magic 98-97. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.