Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 31 | 21 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Pistons took care of the Magic 114-99. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.