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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 24 35 39 32 130
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 33 31 36 132

After Action Report

The Pistons knocked off the 76ers 132-130. The tempo dragged the 76ers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.