Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Pistons 104-90. Clippers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.