Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 25 | 33 | 22 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 19 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the 76ers 116-86. Pistons torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's 76ers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.