Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the SuperSonics 87-86. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.