Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Magic 126-117. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.