Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Magic handled the Pistons 122-103. Magic torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.