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Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
120
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 20 34 41 25 120
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 33 18 26 103

After Action Report

The Bobcats handled the Pistons 120-103. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.