Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 20 | 30 | 41 | 27 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats buried the Pistons 118-96. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss; Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.