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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 25 27 29 109
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 20 32 32 113

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Pistons 113-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.