Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Pistons 99-97. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.