Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 34 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats downed the Pistons 96-84. Ugly basketball, but the Bobcats did just enough. Bobcats' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.