Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 35 | 28 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic outlasted the Pistons 122-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.