Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Pistons 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.