Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 13 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Magic 120-104. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic 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 · 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.