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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
145
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 39 | 30 | 40 | 145 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons blew the doors off the Magic 145-115. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.