Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic pulled away from the Pistons 116-105. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.