Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Orlando MagicMagic
127
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Detroit PistonsPistons
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 40 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 22 | 39 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Magic 128-127. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.