Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 22 | 18 | 35 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Magic 118-93. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
