Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 20 | 25 | 37 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Kings 116-107. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.