Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic held off the Pistons 103-97. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.