Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons held off the Magic 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.