Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 24 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 17 | 39 | 24 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the 76ers 109-106. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- 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.