Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 17 | 32 | 17 | 92 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Pistons 99-92. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.