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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 16 30 13 88
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 24 24 21 93

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Clippers 93-88. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.