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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 28 27 33 111
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 20 21 30 96

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Kings downed the Pistons 111-96. Kings' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.