Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 35 | 32 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Kings 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.