Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Orlando MagicMagic
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Pistons 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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.