Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Magic 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.