Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 34 | 38 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers outlasted the Pistons 124-109. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.