Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Magic 110-95. Pistons' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.