Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
132
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 45 | 28 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic took care of the Pistons 132-121. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.