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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
137
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 35 51 25 137
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 29 37 19 117

After Action Report

The 76ers buried the Pistons 137-117. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.