Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
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Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 42 | 10 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the SuperSonics 109-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.