Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 40 | 40 | 27 | 138 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Kings blew the doors off the Pistons 138-114. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.