Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons squeaked past the 76ers 109-108. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.