Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Magic 117-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.