Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 14 | 34 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Magic 99-92. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.