Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 36 | 25 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Magic 107-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.