Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 31 | 40 | 17 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the SuperSonics 124-115. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. The SuperSonics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.