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Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Milwaukee BucksBucks
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 16 24 28 101
Milwaukee BucksBucks 34 28 32 10 104

After Action Report

The Bucks survived the Pistons 104-101. Ugly basketball, but the Bucks did just enough. Bucks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.