Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 137 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Kings 137-101. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.