Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 88 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Pistons 104-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.