Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons handled the Magic 111-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.