Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Pistons 91-82. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.