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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 24 26 21 102
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 38 29 27 26 120

After Action Report

The SuperSonics took care of the Pistons 120-102. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.