Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Pistons 112-96. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.