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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 25 23 29 12 111
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 27 23 20 29 7 106

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the Pistons snuck past the 76ers 111-106 in overtime. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 76ers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.