Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Warriors 115-99. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.