Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 96 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons squeaked past the 76ers 96-93. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.