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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 19 24 24 25 92
Sacramento KingsKings 24 12 38 28 102

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Pistons 102-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.