Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Pistons 129-103. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.