Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 110 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Grizzlies 110-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.