Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Magic 120-114. Pistons torched the Magic on the offensive end. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.