Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Pistons 98-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · 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.