Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Pistons 117-113. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.