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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 18 23 30 97
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 28 28 25 111

After Action Report

The 76ers downed the Pistons 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.