Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Pistons 119-89. Every possession went the Magic way. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic steamroller is in full effect right now. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.