Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic held off the Pistons 124-117. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.