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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 27 22 24 97
Sacramento KingsKings 24 27 21 24 96

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Kings 97-96. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.