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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
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Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 27 32 29 12 133
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 34 32 30 25 6 127

After Action Report

The Pistons held off the Warriors 133-127 in overtime. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.