Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers snuck past the Pistons 111-109. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.