Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 39 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons snuck past the Magic 125-124. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.