Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic downed the Pistons 120-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.