Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons outlasted the Magic 114-106. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.