Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 122 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 30 | 19 | 30 | 12 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the 76ers 122-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.