Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 17 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Magic 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.