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