Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Magic 123-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.